Surf and heat on the way up

A swell out of the south-southwest will produce waves up to 5-feet high at many beaches Thursday through Saturday, a period in which high pressure will lift temperatures into the upper 70s to low 80s at the coast and upper 80s to possibly 90 across inland valleys and foothills.

Solspot.com says the swell will surge into south-facing beaches, generating 3-5 foot waves that could occasionally rise higher in some spots, such as parts of Oceanside. Forecaster Adam Wright says online, "Look for the S facing spots to have the most size and consistency. NW windswell moves further into the background but will still push small waves into the exposed breaks ... S-SSW swell (180-200) finally peaks before sunrise on Friday and then holds strong through the day."

The high pressure system is expected to push temperatures above seasonal levels (77 degrees) Friday and Saturday in San Diego. But the National Weather Service notes that the heat won't be as bad as it was last week when the monsoon created high humidity.